P18-444 - Traffic Signal Communication Project

The Town of Erie has obtained Federal funding to design and construct a traffic signal communication system throughout town.  The Town of Erie previously worked with a consultant to complete some systems engineering analysis.  The Town chose to not move forward with the initial design due to COVID budgetary constraints.  The selected firm from this RFQ will complete the analysis and design.  The Town will then make any modifications/updates to the previous plan. The current proposal is to install wireless radios and necessary equipment at 17 signalized intersections. Please see provided location map. Fiber optic cable will also be installed as part of this proposal for communication.  Repeater poles will also need to be installed at certain locations based on our preliminary studies. Network equipment, such as switches, will also need to be installed from our preliminary studies. The Town will also procure a Centralized Traffic Signal System that meets the current/future needs of the Town and has the ability to communicate with boardering jurisdictions like CDOT. After the equipment is installed, it will need to be tested. The Town will work with our on-call traffic contractor to manage the system and synchronize signal timing across the Town. We will also collaborate with CDOT to provide effective operations between the Town's signals and CDOT's signals.  This will be a CDOT funded project and must adhere to all CDOT funding local agency requirements.  This RFQ is for the design portion of this project, with the construction being awarded with a different contract.